Stress Management Course

Objective of the Video:

• To introduce the course ‘Stress Management.’

Key Learnings from the Video:

1. What is stress and stressor?

• Stress is the reaction of your body and mind to a challenge or demand. A stressor is a factor that induces stress.

2. Types of stress:

a. Positive stress (Eustress):

• Occurs in challenging situations with potential positive outcomes.
• Involves setting challenges with realistic and achievable goals.
• Leads to motivation.

b. Negative stress (Distress):

• Has a detrimental impact on health.
• Leads to negative feelings like worry, fear, anxiety, tensions, etc.

3. Stress Management Tools:

• Techniques discussed in the course include:
  • Autosuggestion & positive imagery
  • Circle of influence
  • Physiology precedes psychology – Diet and exercise benefits
  • Mind full v/s mindful – Focusing on the present
  • Time management
  • Pause approach
  • Reinforcement & rewards
  • Meditation & relaxation techniques
  • Laughter yoga
  • Positive reframing
  • ABC technique
  • Support network
  • Self-audit
  • Self-care
  • Self-talk
  • Preventive maintenance approach
  • Assertive approach
  • Defusion techniques
  • Attitude of gratitude

4. Stress Management Course – Professors:

• Introduction to various experts in the field sharing stress management skills.
• Special techniques taught by professors:
  • Professor: Laughing yoga expert and Guinness record holder for the longest laughter yoga marathon.
  • Professor: Founder of Corporate Parijat with expertise in therapy, yoga, counseling, and stress management.

5. How to Manage Stress?

• Two ways of responding to a stressful situation: Fight response (fighting with the situation) and Flight response (running away from the situation).
• Introduction to the 4A’s Approach:
• Avoid: Avoid stress-inducing situations and learn to say ‘No’ when necessary.
• Alter: Think of alternate ways to solve problems.

Key Outcomes of the Video:

• Manage stress with stress management tools.
• Identify stressors and work on eliminating them.
• Introduction to stress management course and professors.